Here are what three ASC leaders told Becker’s they see coming down the pipeline as procedures continue to migrate from the hospital to ASC setting in 2025.
Category: Becker’s ASC Review
ASC association to create Oregon's 1st surgical technologist apprenticeship program
Eugene, Ore.-based Umpqua Community College and the Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board have partnered with the Oregon Ambulatory Surgery Center Association to create the state’s first surgical technologist apprenticeship program, according …
2 real estate companies partner on $150M ASC joint venture
Fort Street Partners and Chestnut Healthcare Real Estate have formed a joint venture to acquire and develop $150 million in outpatient medical and surgery centers over the next four years, according to a Jan. 3 report from the Commercial Property Execu…
ASCs to capitalize on growth in 2025
The ASC industry has evolved tremendously in the last three years and independent surgery centers are making strategic investments for future growth.
How 2 top Trump administration health leaders differ on Ozempic
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen two prominent men to lead health-related affairs in his administration, Mehmet Oz, MD, and Robert Kennedy, Jr.
Connecticut judge nixes appeal for new ASC
A judge in Connecticut dismissed a 2021 appeal by Day Kimball Healthcare against the state and Hartford HealthCare over approval of a Plainfield, Conn.-based ASC, according to a Dec. 31 report from Hartford Business Journal.
Virginia physician pays $625K to settle false claims allegations
Scott Saffold, MD, and his practice will pay $625,000 to resolve allegations that he and his medical practice falsely billed government healthcare programs.
5 anesthesia groups changing the industry
Here are five anesthesia groups bringing innovative practices and business strategies to the industry:
2025's richest physician billionaires
Ten physicians currently hold a spot on Forbes’ live net worth tracker, updated on Jan. 1 for 2025.
Virginia physician convicted on 400+ drug distribution counts
Joel Smithers, MD, a physician in Abingdon, Va., was convicted of 467 federal counts of drug distribution.
